School Board Information

Brookings-Harbor School Board Issues Statement on Community Concerns

5:40 PM Monday, September 15, 2025 – Brookings, OR

Brookings-Harbor School Board Statement 9/15/25

The Brookings-Harbor School Board is aware of recent online commentary circulating in the community originating from Amber Harkins. We recognize this message has created enormous disruption and anxiety within our schools and neighborhoods.

 

It is important to clarify the limits of the School Board’s authority: we may only take action in matters involving district operations, employees, and students. The Board and district do not have authority to sanction or discipline individuals who are not employed by the district, even when their actions create concern in the wider community.

What we can and will do is reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We stand firmly against violence, threats of violence, or the glorification of violent acts. We also unequivocally condemn horrific acts of violence in general, regardless of where or by whom they occur, as they have no place in a safe and caring community. Such views are inconsistent with the values of our schools and our community.

 

The Brookings-Harbor School district values a positive learning culture. We strive to provide a safe environment with open discussion and educational opportunities. We hope to model this behavior today and everyday for our students and community. We are dedicated to promoting open dialogue, civil discourse, and nonviolent problem-solving as essential components of education and citizenship. We ask our community to join us in upholding these values, ensuring that our students see and experience examples of safety and respect in both their school and their community.

General Information

All Board-Approved policies can be found at our Brookings-Harbor School District Online Policy Manual.

The Brookings-Harbor School District uses Boardbook to publish School Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Packets beginning with the August 2015 Board Meeting. Please feel free to click the link below.

LInk to Boardbook (July 2015 to Present)

To view all Archived School Board Agendas or Minutes prior to August 2015, please click the relevant link below.

Link to Archived Agendas. Link to Archived Minutes.

Public Input

As a Board we welcome and encourage input from the public. Below you can find online forms that can be filled out and submitted in advance of regular board meetings to provide written comments, or to let the board know that you plan to speak at the meeting on a particular topic. Individuals are also welcome to simply show up to in-person meetings and fill out the "blue card" and hand it to the Board Chair at the beginning of the meeting.

In-Person Public Comments

Reserve/schedule time to speak at an upcoming meeting (due by NOON on the day of Regular School Board Meeting)
 

Please keep in mind that reference to a specific employee or group of employees, is prohibited in Board policy BDDH - Public Comment at Board Meetings:

“Comments Regarding Staff Members - Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL - Public Complaints for Board consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. The association contract governing the employee’s rights will be followed. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, his/her supervisor and the Board.” 

 

 

Written Public Comments

Submit Written Comment form (due 24 hours in advance of Regular School Board Meeting):

 

Please keep in mind that reference to a specific employee or group of employees, is prohibited in Board policy BDDH - Public Comment at Board Meetings:

“Comments Regarding Staff Members - Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL - Public Complaints for Board consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. The association contract governing the employee’s rights will be followed. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, his/her supervisor and the Board.” 

2025-2026 Regular School Board Meetings

 

Meetings are typically on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Kalmiopsis Elementary Room 51 unless otherwise noted below.


August 2025
20 AUG 2025, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (August) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (August) – View agenda | View livestream

September 2025
17 SEP 2025, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (September) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (September) – View agenda | View livestream

October 2025
15 OCT 2025, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (October) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (October) – View agenda | View livestream

November 2025
19 NOV 2025, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (November) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (November) – View agenda | View livestream

December 2025
17 DEC 2025, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (December) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (December) – View agenda | View livestream

January 2026
21 JAN 2026, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (January) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (January) – View agenda | View livestream

February 2026
18 FEB 2026, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (February) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (February) – View agenda | View livestream

March 2026
18 MAR 2026, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (March) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (March) – View agenda | View livestream

April 2026
15 APR 2026, WED
5:00 – 5:30pm: Budget Committee Training (Special School Board Meeting) – View agenda | View livestream
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (April) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (April) – View agenda | View livestream

May 2026
20 MAY 2026, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (May) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (May) – View agenda | View livestream
(Tentative Budget Committee Meetings may also be scheduled in May.)

June 2026
17 JUN 2026, WED
5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (June) – View agenda | View livestream
6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (June) – View agenda | View livestream

July 2026
15 JUL 2026, WED
5:30 – 7:30pm: Annual Organizational Meeting & Regular School Board Meeting (July) – View agenda | View livestream

Community Engagement Plan 2019
District Leadership Team Re-Boot June 2021
 
Reflection on District Priorities
  • Student Success: "Student success is the independence to intuitively think critically while maintaining a high ethical and moral character."
  • Staff Recruitment/Retention: "Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality staff is vital for student success. Fostering a culture of support with opportunities for growth and development empowers outstanding staff."
  • Relationships: "To intentionally build meaningful relationships with students, staff, families and community with trust and respect to create a positive culture to invest in every student's future."